What’s the Best Food Tour in Savannah, GA for Solo Travelers?
Traveling solo is one of the most rewarding ways to experience a new city. You get to set your own itinerary, move at your own pace, and fully immerse yourself in the local culture. But when it comes to dining, sitting alone at a table can sometimes feel a bit isolating.
Enter the food tour—the ultimate life hack for solo travelers!
If you are visiting Georgia’s oldest city on your own, joining a food tour is the best way to sample a wide array of historic flavors while meeting fellow travelers and locals. At Savannah Taste Experience®, we welcome solo adventurers with open arms. But with a few different options to choose from, which one is right for you?
Here is a breakdown of our three signature tours, ranked by how perfectly they fit the solo travel lifestyle, to help you decide.
1. The Southern & Secret Food Tour (The Ultimate Solo Icebreaker)
If you are looking for the absolute best all-around experience as a solo traveler, our Southern & Secret Food Tour takes the crown. Why? Because it is designed to be deeply engaging, educational, and social.
On this lunchtime stroll through the historic district, you’ll dive headfirst into classic Southern comfort food and hidden local favorites. Because you are sitting down at multiple distinct eateries, it naturally fosters conversation with your tour-mates.
You’ll swap travel stories over plates of fried green tomatoes or world-famous ice cream. Plus, this tour includes a few “secret” elements that add an air of mystery and fun—giving you and your new friends plenty to chat about!
2. The Walktails & Bites Tour (The Ultimate Social Hour)
If you want a vibe that is a bit more laid-back, lively, and spirited, the Walktails & Bar Bites Happy Hour Tour is a phenomenal choice for a solo traveler. Savannah is famous for its lenient open-container laws, meaning you can legally walk around our historic squares with a drink in hand.
This tour leans into that unique perk by pairing delicious, gourmet small bites with expertly crafted cocktails. Alcohol has a way of washing away any solo-travel social anxiety, making this our most inherently social tour. By the second stop, you won’t feel like a solo traveler at all; you’ll feel like you’re out on the town with a group of close friends. It’s the perfect afternoon activity to jumpstart a fun evening.
3. The First Squares Food Tour (The Perfect Blend of History and Flavor)
For the solo traveler who is a major history buff, the First Squares Food Tour is a must. This is our flagship tour and focuses heavily on Savannah’s earliest history, winding through the very first squares laid out by General James Oglethorpe in 1733.
As a solo traveler, your senses are heightened, and this tour feeds your brain just as much as your stomach. You’ll taste everything from traditional British-influenced savory pies to modern, sweet Southern delicacies. It’s an incredibly immersive experience where you can comfortably absorb the fascinating stories of Savannah’s past from our expert guides without ever feeling out of place.
Why You Should Avoid a Dinner Food Tour as a Solo Traveler
While we highly recommend a daytime or late-afternoon food tour, you might wonder about evening or dinner food tours. As a solo traveler, we actually recommend avoiding dinner tours.
Dinner tours tend to attract couples on romantic date nights, celebrating anniversaries, or groups out for a special occasion.
The seating arrangements at night are often structured around private tables rather than communal dining. This can inadvertently make a solo traveler feel like a “third wheel” or highlight the fact that they are dining alone. Daytime tours, by contrast, have a much more casual, group-centric, and exploratory energy where everyone chats with everyone.
Bonus Solo Activity: The Savannah for Morons Comedy Trolley Tour
Once your stomach is full and you’ve experienced the best flavors Savannah has to offer, you’ll want to keep the momentum going! Another absolute must-do activity for solo travelers is the Savannah for Morons Comedy Trolley Tour hosted by Moron Twins Comedy Tours.
History can sometimes get a little dry, but this tour turns Savannah’s 300+ years of history into an outrageous, fast-paced, and hilarious comedy show on wheels. It is completely irreverent, incredibly funny, and because the entire trolley is laughing together, it has an amazing community vibe. You don’t have to worry about making small talk—you just get to sit back, enjoy the show, and laugh along with a bus full of people.
Ready to taste Savannah? Don’t let traveling solo keep you from experiencing the best food in the South. Book your spot on a Savannah Taste Experience Food Tour today and get ready to eat, explore, and make some new friends!